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Add 18/25 and 84/72

1^st number: 18/25, 2^nd number: 1 12/72

18/25 + 84/72 is 283/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 72 = 1800,
   18/25 = 18 × 72/25 × 72 = 1296/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1296/1800 + 2100/1800 = 1296 + 2100/1800 = 3396/1800
5. 3396/1800 simplified gives 283/150
6. So, 18/25 + 84/72 = 283/150
   In mixed form: 1133/150

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